With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn,nurses should be aware that:
A) the first gasping breath is an exaggerated respiratory reaction within 1 minute of birth.
B) Newborns must expel the fluid from the respiratory system within a few minutes of birth.
C) Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers.
D) Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour after birth.

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The first breath produces a cry.Newborns continue to expel fluid for the first hour of life.Newborns are natural nose breathers; they may not have the mouth-breathing response to nasal blockage for 3 weeks.Seesaw respirations instead of normal abdominal respirations are not normal and should be reported.

With Regard to the Respiratory Development of the Newborn,nurses Should